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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
5
The article notes a dispensation being granted to the West Lafayette Masons with details of lodge officers and anticipated work. It mentions the petitioning lodge and the sequence of approvals by lodge officers. Work on the lodge room is described as to commence immediately after the dispensation is granted.
Amid poor polling and fear among voters, candidates challenge the proposal to abolish the infirmary board. Legislators backed by the Russel bill push to end the office, while campaign events and visits to families shape the race.
Residents demanded the Trinway Bridge be removed and a new one placed. The board could not approve repairs to the old structure. Auditor Randles attended, presenting the expenditure list as the board faced the financial questions.
The MUL Creek area in the north eastern part of the county reports several cases of mumps. Among the stricken are Noble Leach Walter and a Storm. Oliver Sehects and Mrs. weph Stora remain in noncritical condition.
A local social note records various residents and visitors at Chalfants including Mrs Tabatha McFarland and Hattie Dieker. Charlie Kimble, an old soldier, is described as ill with heart disease. Several attendees from Tybrway and Tunnel Hill are mentioned along with family visits from Newark.
Samuel W. Waterstone starts as a new salesman at the Wilker and Lawrence shoe shop in Coshocton. He is described as an expert shoe man quickly gaining the friendship of firm colleagues and customers. He travels from Washfrigtoti, Ind to Coshocton for the role.
Health officer warns city residents to stop dumping refuse on premises within city limits. Haulers are advised to locate proper vaults and consult authorities before disposal to avoid penalties and health hazards.
The Times notes the death yesterday of John Q Omaha, formerly of Fackeon township, who had earlier been associated with the Goliters. Details are limited in the fragmentary text.
A chronic inebriate was placed to perform street work after a court fine. The man pleaded for release from town and was granted work near the city, with assignment to patrol and assist cabbies while on duty.
The father seeks a loving home for his daughter after the separation of her parents. An uncle in Coshoctan has cared for her while her parents arrange a permanent placement. He asks the judge to help secure a safe, caring home for the girl.
In Coshocton Ohio on April 21 John W Kisgner writes the Daily Times editor that plans by John A Hanlon for two river bridges over Muskingum and Tuscarawas at Coshocton East End appear sound. Hanlon's estimates place total costs for both bridges and approaches at 99430 94120 and 93399 dollars.
Newark court veteran Judge David Jones announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president. Tied to Coshocton and New Philadelphia figures, the field includes Voorhees and Judge Roame.
Fragments from Mill Creek dated April 21 recount visits by Wy and Mr Charles Lawreiers and daughter of Chil, brief mentions of Mead Bandits, Christhor Sehla in business last Friday, and a dower in Weeamfield. Observations include Berlin meeting with old timer Mr Hoover, a stock dealer from Unix forty years ago, and reflections on aging and time.
Readable fragments describe local property lots in Clow Addition and surrounding streets. The text mentions drains, neighborhood conditions, and potential public works or safety concerns. No clear event or outcome is defined due to corrupted OCR.
Local notices detail multiple community activities and changes. Mullet and Hoehesteer workers aid Andrew Traber. John Mille joins AG B Raber’s tidiness project. Grav Ridge near Vitlensburge reports road repairs and farm visits. Shennan Wekeb Bros plan logs for Stephen Meyer. J Kerstetter offers services. Mullet hires to JA Mullet for upcoming season. Families Farver visit Millersburg. John C Farver clan visits relatives. Kietaber returns from Canton.
A jumble of station names and connections mention trolley line 10 linking Cleveland to Wooster and Newark. Notes reference Mr Vernot and Mr Grint, with scattered references to stations, trains, and prep in Newark on Thursday.
A local fishing club plans a June picnic to be held at a local venue. Organizers say the event includes food, activities, and community fellowship with details to be announced.
Fragmented OCR text outlines Dixon running for county commissioner with mentions of commission duties and a legal context. It references US Commissioner McNally and other names in a unclear, garbled passage. details about candidacy and eligibility are present but not coherent.
Workmen plan sixteen intercom phones at each precinct with direct links to police headquarters. A bell system will announce calls while officers respond from designated locations including Precincts One through Five and key cross streets. The program aims for rapid coordination though some details remain provisional.
The article reports the death of MAS Wantland and mentions his family including Molle Wantkhuid and Mrs PLL Hodtetager. It notes communities, court matters, and a memorial or service time with relatives at Kos court. The piece references local figures and a forthcoming event at Meek Weber finals.
Layland Litylatet hosts April 10 visit from Miss Porte of Millersburg among friends and kin. Oats sown and potatoes painted. Mrs Samuel Fortune of near his price os seriously GH) having let the use of her faculties. Teeling erected a new Tara. A A Moore and I A Randies attended Patterson exam at Millerebure. Bucklew attended exam at Cestucton. Mrs A J Foster returned after winter visit.
Otsego ON & Gan Co. plans to shoot a new oil well at the Byeatora field on Monday. The action targets a unit in the Otsego area with local timing details revised for the project.
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